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Post by bulasteve on Sept 9, 2016 8:06:52 GMT -5
A friend just bought a Rossi 44mag levergun. Wants me to help him load for it. I have a Marlin 1894 44mag.. Have fired a 38/357 Rossi a few yrs ago. How do the Rosii's stack up with the Marlin ? How do the bores run ? Do they tend to like heavier or lighter bullets ? Similar restrictions as to bullets nose shape/lengths ? Thanks.
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Post by bulasteve on Sept 9, 2016 11:41:59 GMT -5
Sooo..'bout 30 180XTP's leftover here, and some Longshot. A lite load for the new shooters wanted, but want the bullet to safely exit the bore. I'll throw a charge weight out there..13.5grs ? Safe ? Safe to exit bore, as in not too light ? He has a shopping list of things to order, more in line as to the norm, but this, for now ?
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Post by seak89 on Sept 9, 2016 12:02:55 GMT -5
For a while you could get the Rossi in 454,strong gun.
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Post by paul105 on Sept 9, 2016 17:00:28 GMT -5
Hodgdon's online data shows 13.5gr Longshot, 180gr Horn XTP, as the start load in their Handgun data section. Load gives 1,499 fps at 29,400 CUP in an 8.275" bbl.
I have a 16" Rossi M92 that is a bit length sensitive -- it won't feed ammo longer than 1.600" or so. I don't know if this is just my gun or?
Mine cleaned up real nicely by lubing and working the action about a thousand times while watching TV (just do it short bursts so as not to annoy your significant others).
As mentioned above, the M92 has been offered in .454 C. I have one and it is a handy, powerful combination.
FWIW,
Paul
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Post by mart on Sept 9, 2016 19:06:04 GMT -5
Can't speak for the 44 but I have the 20" 45 Colt. It handles 300 grain bullets just fine. I haven't tried anything heavier. I was pleasantly surprised to find it would feed the 285 grain SWC bullets as slick as the factory 250's and the 300 WFN.
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Post by rWt on Sept 9, 2016 19:58:36 GMT -5
I'd send Steve an email and ask him. Not sure what the rate of twist is for Rossi's and how the chambers are either. stevesgunz.com |
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Post by bulasteve on Sept 10, 2016 11:11:28 GMT -5
Thanks all ! RWT, links great, sent to friend.
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Post by bulasteve on Sept 10, 2016 13:12:56 GMT -5
Think friend will be happy with the 13.5gr of Longshot/180XTP loading. Ran a couple thru my 18" M1984 along with one with a 200gr XTP and then lastly one of my deer hunting loads, a 240gr XTP using IMR4227 and a CCI350. Just off handed down my backyard hillside they looked like a group. Recovered one 180gr XTP, jacket separated, bullet pretty much turned inside out. This bullet won't be hunted, but might be given household chores along with plinking for him. Thanks folks !
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